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Calligrapher of Minseo typeface
Deadline Deadline October 18 · Funeral procession, Seoul St. Mary's Funeral Hall, Room 31
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Korean calligrapher Yeo Tae-myeong passed away on the 16th. He was 70 years old.
He widely introduced the simple and free Korean typeface called 'Minseo'.
The plaque stone at the inter-Korean summit and the signboard in Jeonju were also his works.
Key facts When Passed away on the 16th. He was 70 years old. Who Calligrapher Yeo Tae-myeong, emeritus professor at Wonkwang University. What Introduced the free and simple Korean typeface 'Minseo' to the world. How Left works in many places including the inter-Korean summit plaque stone and Jeonju signboard.
What it means for me
An opportunity to reflect on the cultural significance of Korean calligraphy and the Minseo typeface.
Why does this matter? To honor the achievements of an artist who brought Korean calligraphy into the public's everyday life.
Society · 5 sources combined p. 2 / 3
Man wielding knife at Incheon mall
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short A man in his 50s wielded a knife at a large commercial facility in Incheon, injuring 10 people.
Police have applied for an arrest warrant for the man on suspicion of attempted murder.
A 19-year-old woman who suffered serious injuries is being treated in intensive care in an unconscious state.
Key facts When It occurred around 1:48 p.m. on the 13th. Where A commercial building housing a large department store and cinema in Guwol-dong, Nam-dong District, Incheon. Who A 59-year-old man identified as A, with 2 prior convictions for attempted murder. What He is suspected of stabbing 10 customers with a knife in an attempt to kill them.
What it means for me
When visiting large commercial facilities or multi-use facilities, caution is needed to observe surrounding situations.
Why does this matter? The indiscriminate knife attack at a multi-use facility has brought public safety concerns at public places back into focus.
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Incheon National Pension Arrears 31.9 Billion Won
In short Incheon businesses are increasingly failing to pay National Pension insurance premiums.
As of July this year, arrears exceeded 31.9 billion won.
The proportion of workplaces with over 3 years of overdue payments is also higher than the national average.
Key facts When Incheon's National Pension arrears status has been compiled as of July this year. Who 2,856 Incheon workplaces have failed to pay National Pension insurance premiums. What Total arrears are 3.193 billion won, with 18.5% of cases overdue for over 3 years. How Arrears grew yearly: 26.3 billion won in 2024, 30 billion won in 2025, and 31.9 billion won this year.
What it means for me
All Office workers Shop owners
Employees working at Incheon workplaces should verify whether their company is paying insurance premiums.
If your company is delinquent, it may affect your pension contribution period.
Small business operators may face penalties and reduced pension eligibility if they fail to pay.
Why does this matter? As long-term delinquent workplaces increase, workers' pension eligibility may be at risk.
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